How much does it cost to book major bands?

Let's start with the "low" end.
Jessica Simpson: We weren't really aware that Simpson was performing much these days, what with her wildly successful clothing and shoe line, but the list has her earning $150K+ when she does. less

Let's start with the "low" end.
Jessica Simpson: We weren't really aware that Simpson was performing much these days, what with her wildly successful clothing and shoe line, but the list has her earning ... more

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Morrissey: For $100K+, he gets fans storming the stage, like at his recent San Jose, Calif., show.

Morrissey: For $100K+, he gets fans storming the stage, like at his recent San Jose, Calif., show.

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Sublime with Rome: Wait, really? The band, now fronted by Rome after the death of original singer Bradley Nowell in 1996, is in the $100-$150K range.

Sublime with Rome: Wait, really? The band, now fronted by Rome after the death of original singer Bradley Nowell in 1996, is in the $100-$150K range.

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One Direction: The girls may love them, but they're only (yeah, we know, *only*) in the $150-$200K range.

One Direction: The girls may love them, but they're only (yeah, we know, *only*) in the $150-$200K range.

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Counting Crows: The Berkeley band earns $150K+, according the article.

Counting Crows: The Berkeley band earns $150K+, according the article.

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Susan Boyle: The "Britain's Got Talent" contestant earns $150-$250K.

Susan Boyle: The "Britain's Got Talent" contestant earns $150-$250K.

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Weezer: The cult rock band makes $100-$150K.

Weezer: The cult rock band makes $100-$150K.

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Kendrick Lamar: The rapper earns $150K+.

Kendrick Lamar: The rapper earns $150K+.

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The Offspring: Who knew this late-'90s band was doing so well for itself. They show up in the $100K+ category.

The Offspring: Who knew this late-'90s band was doing so well for itself. They show up in the $100K+ category.

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Robin Thicke: This guy? $150-$250K.

Robin Thicke: This guy? $150-$250K.

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The Steve Miller Band: The classic rock band is still bringing $100-$200K for performing songs like "The Joker" and "Space Cowboy."

The Steve Miller Band: The classic rock band is still bringing $100-$200K for performing songs like "The Joker" and "Space Cowboy."

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Now we're getting to the big money.
Green Day: They're a long way from playing small punk clubs like Gilman Street. They earn $500K+.

Now we're getting to the big money.
Green Day: They're a long way from playing small punk clubs like Gilman Street. They earn $500K+.

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Foo Fighters: Dave Grohl and co. earn $500K+.

Foo Fighters: Dave Grohl and co. earn $500K+.

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Rascal Flatts: These country fellows get $400-$600K.

Rascal Flatts: These country fellows get $400-$600K.

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The Killers: This one surprises us. The Vegas band gets $500K+.

The Killers: This one surprises us. The Vegas band gets $500K+.

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Britney Spears: Call it a comeback. Spears gets $500K +.

Britney Spears: Call it a comeback. Spears gets $500K +.

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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw: Talk about a power couple. Each of these singers is in the $500K+ group.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw: Talk about a power couple. Each of these singers is in the $500K+ group.

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Katy Perry: The pop star gets over $500K.

Katy Perry: The pop star gets over $500K.

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John Mayer: His guitar playing puts him in the $500K+ range.

John Mayer: His guitar playing puts him in the $500K+ range.

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Rihanna: The singer makes it into the $500-$750K range.

Rihanna: The singer makes it into the $500-$750K range.

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Coldplay: The band's consciously uncoupling frontman Chris Martin recently said they can't afford to tour. They get 750K+, so we're not so sure about that.

Coldplay: The band's consciously uncoupling frontman Chris Martin recently said they can't afford to tour. They get 750K+, so we're not so sure about that.

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Mumford and Sons: These young folk rock kids are doing well for themselves, bringing in $500-$750K.

Mumford and Sons: These young folk rock kids are doing well for themselves, bringing in $500-$750K.

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Adele: This singer gets $750K+.

Adele: This singer gets $750K+.

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Lady Gaga: The arty performer brings in $750K+.

Lady Gaga: The arty performer brings in $750K+.

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Finally, the major moneymakers.
The Dave Matthews Band: All that touring pays well — $1 million+.

Finally, the major moneymakers.
The Dave Matthews Band: All that touring pays well — $1 million+.

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Justin Timberlake: He brought sexy back. And for that, he earns $1 million+.

Justin Timberlake: He brought sexy back. And for that, he earns $1 million+.

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Madonna: Not a big surprise that Her Madgesty is part of the $1 million+ group.

Madonna: Not a big surprise that Her Madgesty is part of the $1 million+ group.

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Bon Jovi: The longtime band is part of the $1 million + club.

Bon Jovi: The longtime band is part of the $1 million + club.

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Justin Bieber: He may be making headlines more for bad behavior these days than music, but he commands $1 million+.

Justin Bieber: He may be making headlines more for bad behavior these days than music, but he commands $1 million+.

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Taylor Swift: It's good to be Taylor Swift. She gets $1 million+.

Taylor Swift: It's good to be Taylor Swift. She gets $1 million+.

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Bruce Springsteen: The boss is boss. He gets $1 million+.

Bruce Springsteen: The boss is boss. He gets $1 million+.

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The folks over at Priceonomics did some data crawling and compiled this list of just how much it might cost to book some of the most popular bands out there.

They offer up a bit of a disclaimer — they got the data from a third-party booking agency that specializes in college shows, so the numbers might not be the same as what the band would get for playing a local club or stadium show — but it’s still pretty fascinating. Sure, Bruce Springsteen makes big bucks, but James Taylor ($1 million!) and Jason Mraz ($150-$250k)? Who knew?